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London Fields is a quintessentially Hackney corner of east London, a young, creative district built around a much-loved park, a Saturday market and a heated open-air lido. Laid-back and lively in equal measure, it is one of the best places to feel the rhythm of the modern East End.
Where is London Fields and how to get there
London Fields sits in the borough of Hackney, between Dalston and Bethnal Green. It has its own Overground station, and is a short walk from Broadway Market and the Regent’s Canal.
The park, the lido and the market
The green heart is London Fields park, home to the London Fields Lido, a heated fifty-metre open-air pool open year-round and a genuine local institution. Running off the park, Broadway Market bursts into life every Saturday with food stalls, independent traders and a canal-side crowd, one of the best market days in the city. The Regent’s Canal towpath threads it all together.
Eating and drinking
London Fields and Broadway Market are packed with cafes, craft-beer pubs, natural-wine bars and casual restaurants, at their busiest and best on a sunny market Saturday. It is a place to graze, drink and linger by the park.
Good to know
Is London Fields Lido open all year?
Yes. London Fields Lido is a heated fifty-metre open-air swimming pool that stays open throughout the year, making it popular even in winter. It is one of the few heated lidos in London and a beloved feature of the neighbourhood, so booking a slot ahead is wise at busy times.
Where to go next
Explore Hackney, Dalston or Bethnal Green, or browse all our London neighbourhood guides.
